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Great Little Luigi!
markj5362, 03/12/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought a 500 Sport in January. 1100 miles on it. No issues other than the fact that the door panels are made of cheap plastic and will scratch easily. Combined mpg so far is 34. Not great but better the the Miata we sold. Our 500 with manual trans. can get 40 on the Highway. Hilly here in Western Washington State which may be dropping the combined mpg down. Feel we got a fair deal from Fiat of Tacoma...Would work with them again. The added cold air intake and reverse exhaust add to the fun factor. Highly recommend this car. First service due at 8500. Will post more later.
500 Pop Manual - Fast Car and Love it
rtwolfe, 10/09/2011
2012 FIAT 500 C Pop 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My first car was an MGB and I loved it. I feel the exact same way about this car. I smile to and from work every day. Also, it WILL go fast but you have to drive it like an Italian. Here's what it takes. 1. Manual Transmission - Auto is not quick 2. Sport button on 3. Shift at high RPMs - 4000 to 6500 4. High Octane Premium Gas - BP 93 works 5. Mobile 1 oil-makes Multivalve engine run better 6. High Flow Drop In air filter - check 500madness Other than the transmission, this set of small changes made a huge difference in how the car responds. It flys. Also, with Sport on, the steering is crisp and the throttle is quick. Take a test drive. You will love it too.
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Excellent bang for buck
donovang1, 03/24/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I was skeptical at first, but so far..everything is great. I just traded in my 08 Mini for the Fiat 500 Sport. I live in Houston, and do a lot of running around the city. It's peppy, quick, and easy to drive and park. If you enjoy a smaller ride, you should seriously consider purchasing a Fiat. I test drove the manual and automatic through city streets and on the freeways. I felt that the manual had much more power and pep. You have to know when to downshift to maximize your driving potential. For the price, you definitely wont find anything remotely close. I miss the speed of my Mini, but not the overpriced maintenance and heavy ride.
I've fallen!
rcaplan, 09/20/2011
2012 FIAT 500 C Pop 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have fallen in love with the Fiat 500! I went from a VW New Beetle to my Fiat and I couldn't be happier! I was going to get a Mini but could never pull the trigger. The moment I sat down in the Fiat it had me. The drive is wonderful, the features are amazing and all at an extremely great price! I only wish the seats sat a little lower but that could be due to being used to driving a Bug for the past 5 years. Do yourself a favor and if you are at all contemplating a Fiat, get one!!!
Lots Of Bang For The Buck
b52h, 12/26/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Sport is the way to go for me. I think of it as a downsized Italian sports car. Rosso Red is awesome with those sport wheels and red brake calipers. At night the front end stands out with the bright zenon headlamps, driving lights and fog lamps all on. It says get out of my way. I love the exhaust note when in sport mode and I push down on the accelerator. Oh, due to my back problems I had to get the automatic but thats ok, because it's comfortable yet still exciting. Blue and Me has a hard time with voice commands, but the heated seats, Bose sound system with Sirius satellite, Automatic temp control, Factory security alarm is all worth the price. How about no cost maintenance. Like BMW!